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The alchemy press book of ancient wonders by jan edwards. The stone was viewed as a magical touchstone that could immediately perfect any substance or situation. All books on are public domain texts and free to download as pdf. Alchemy has been practiced in mesopotamia, ancient egypt, persia, india, and china, in classical greece and rome, in muslim civilization, and then in europe up to the 19th century in a complex network of schools and philosophical systems spanning at least 2500 years. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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